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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.11, 1,406.31 and 577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.11, 1,406.31 and 577.15 is: 796.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.11 : 1,406.31 = 577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.11/1,406.31 = 577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.11x = 1,406.31 × 577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.11x = 811,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,651.82/1,019.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.43

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